The NYAA is a registered 501(c)3 nonprofit youth sports organization serving the Northwestern Lehigh School District area, providing educational athletic opportunities that range from recreational to competitive for pre-school through high school aged boy

In the spring season, the NYAA participates in the Parkland Youth League (PYL) as well as the Lehigh Valley League (LVL). The PYL consists of a 12 game schedule with a playoff tournament at the end of the season. The LVL will have a 16 game schedule with playoffs following the regular season for teams with a 0.500 record or better. As the LVL is a more competitive league, prior to each spring season, the baseball director and coaches from each level determine what division will place teams in the LVL season.

All players on the game day roster will bat in the PYL (LVL has specific rules for this). All players may not sit two (2) consecutive innings. The free substitution rule shall be in effect at most levels if utilized by the coach. Each inning will be either 3 outs or a maximum number of runs per inning as defined by the PYL and LVL rules.

PYL and LVL Consists of the Following Divisions:

Biddy/Single A

A player should be turning 9 before May 1 of the current year and be no older than 10 before May 1. The Biddy division competes on fields with 60' base paths and a 44' distance from the pitcher's mound to home plate. Practices and home games are held at the Northwestern Recreation Fields and Lyon Valley Baseball Field and will typically be 2 to 4 days per week. Practices will begin in late March/early April.

Midget/Double A (AA)

A player should be turning 11 before May 1 of the current year and be no older than 12 before May 1. The Midget division competes on fields with 70' base paths and a 48' distance from the pitcher's mound to home plate. Practices and home games are held at the Northwestern Recreation Fields and will typically be 2 to 4 days per week with practices beginning in late March/early April.

Knee-Hi/Triple A (AAA)

A player should be turning 13 before May 1 of curreny year and be no older than 15 before May 1. The Knee-Hi division competes on fields with 80' base paths and a 54' distance between the pitcher's mound and home plate. Practices and home games will be held at the Northwestern Recreation Fields and will take place 3-4 days per week with practices beginning in late March/early April.

Spring 2018 Registration Fee: $85 + mandatory fundraiser

Player Eligibility:

Knee Hi: A player may not play in the "AAA" Division if he/she turned 15 before May 1, 2018.

Midget: A player may not play in the "AA" Division if he/she turned 12 before May 1, 2018.

Biddy: A player may not play in the "A" Division if he/she turned 10 before May 1, 2018.